CVs are tedious

Maybe a way to more quickly and efficiently copy and paste it all into the online job portal that asks you to repeat all the information that's contained in it anyway? :p
 
I've only ever written one CV, and just added to it, or made modified versions for each job. Doesn't need to be hard work!

95%+ hit rate with it too.
 
When you spend an age filling in the online application, copying and pasting your CV then at the end it asks you to attach your CV.

Something says they are only after compliant servants.
 
I spent quite a while this morning adjusting my CV, putting it into an ATS checker etc and I actually think it was beneficial. It pushed me to put proper content in there which is actually valuable stuff. However, only time will tell whether or not it's any good!
 
Maccapacca said:
Something says they are only after compliant servants.
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dirtychinchilla said:
I spent quite a while this morning adjusting my CV, putting it into an ATS checker etc and I actually think it was beneficial. It pushed me to put proper content in there which is actually valuable stuff. However, only time will tell whether or not it's any good!
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Cheat. :p
 
For my CV I keep everything as plain and simple as possible, and I have one absolute strict rule that I follow, the most important rule; It must fit on a single page, absolutely no more - if I can't get it onto a single page, I'm doing it wrong.
 
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anything more than 2 pages I would bin if I was the interviewer. :D
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Exactly this, I've hired loads of people and when you're going through reams of CVs, coming across anything more than 2 pages - you just don't read it... The smaller, simpler and clearer it is - with the most relevant information to hand, the more likely they get interviewed.
 
Surely you don't want to look like a dunce who's done nothing though by submitting a one pager? Maybe it becomes less important the further you get into your career. For me, I've had the same job for the past 8 years and don't describe my jobs before that in detail as they we're pre-uni. Therefore I feel like I need to put a lot of emphasis on my current job so I don't look like I've been up to nothing.
 
dirtychinchilla said:
Surely you don't want to look like a dunce who's done nothing though by submitting a one pager? Maybe it becomes less important the further you get into your career. For me, I've had the same job for the past 8 years and don't describe my jobs before that in detail as they we're pre-uni. Therefore I feel like I need to put a lot of emphasis on my current job so I don't look like I've been up to nothing.
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Its do-able. Here's a generic one i found online. Generally condensing it down into only important information.

I find with multiple jobs you can easily repeat various things across each role.

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Martynt74 said:
Its do-able. Here's a generic one i found online. Generally condensing it down into only important information.

I find with multiple jobs you can easily repeat various things across each role.

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That’s a resume not a CV. CVs are meant to be more detailed.

There’s no way in hell I could condense mine down to a page, two was hard enough.
 
I always thought they were the same. With resume being more American.

I’m with you though. Mine is 2 pages and I’d struggle to go to one.
 
Martynt74 said:
Its do-able. Here's a generic one i found online. Generally condensing it down into only important information.

I find with multiple jobs you can easily repeat various things across each role.

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The issue I have with a CV or resumé like this is that most websites just scan your CV and condense it down into the key facts for the recruiters, so all the efforts spent to make it look fancy like this (and the enormous amount of white space) are wasted and may even make the CV illegible to the software. Also, the dots...I think they would work in theory but when every one is 4 or 5 out of 5, you may as well have not bothered.
 
dirtychinchilla said:
Surely you don't want to look like a dunce who's done nothing though by submitting a one pager? Maybe it becomes less important the further you get into your career. For me, I've had the same job for the past 8 years and don't describe my jobs before that in detail as they we're pre-uni. Therefore I feel like I need to put a lot of emphasis on my current job so I don't look like I've been up to nothing.
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Depends a lot on what your experience is and what the job you're applying for is.

I'm in a skilled technical profession. I don't need to care much about my CV, because the kind of positions I apply for, they're going to scan my CV for 5 seconds, see that I've got a load of relevant experience and then get me in for interview. Just the job titles and time in post are enough, don't need any details.

If you're changing industries or roles, are in relatively unskilled work or roles with thousands of people applying...well yeah you've got to take the time to make the most of every position you've worked in, highlight what you've done that is relevant to the position you're going for. Format it nicely, anything to just stick in the sifter's mind that little bit longer than the hundreds of other CVs.
 
mid_gen said:
Depends a lot on what your experience is and what the job you're applying for is.

I'm in a skilled technical profession. I don't need to care much about my CV, because the kind of positions I apply for, they're going to scan my CV for 5 seconds, see that I've got a load of relevant experience and then get me in for interview. Just the job titles and time in post are enough, don't need any details.

If you're changing industries or roles, are in relatively unskilled work or roles with thousands of people applying...well yeah you've got to take the time to make the most of every position you've worked in, highlight what you've done that is relevant to the position you're going for. Format it nicely, anything to just stick in the sifter's mind that little bit longer than the hundreds of other CVs.
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That's the opposite position to what I find myself in. I looked at my father-in-law's CV recently. He's 60, and a very experienced highways engineer. My mind is still boggling as to why he has detailed every single position he's done for years - it's about 4 pages long. Perhaps a simplified version didn't work for him. But if you read the job titles they're things like, head of highways for this council, this council, this council etc and I was just thinking, why has he even bothered? Maybe one achievement from each is relevant, but if people keep hiring you for similar positions you're obviously doing something right!

Personally, I'm thinking about changing industry and have only been at one company, so I feel like it's a necessity for me. But I really like your way of doing things. That sounds glorious!
 
dirtychinchilla said:
Personally, I'm thinking about changing industry and have only been at one company, so I feel like it's a necessity for me. But I really like your way of doing things. That sounds glorious!
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Take my advice with a pinch of salt, I work in game dev which has a massive skills shortage, so finding work is incredibly easy! Also at 40 I'm in my employable prime, lots of experience, without being consigned to the dustbin yet, it's a privileged position to be in!
 
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